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Historical drama about the early reign of King Kamehameha III at ʻĪao Theater
Noalani Helela’s play Aloha Kaua will be showing at the historic ʻĪao Theater, March 8 and 9. Aloha Kaua is a historical drama about the period in King Kamehameha III’s rule known as “the time of Kaomi” (ka wa ia Kaomi).
Nine inmates earn certificates; graduation honors first inmate to earn AA degree while in custody
The Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC) in partnership with Windward Community College (WCC) hosted a graduation ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, for nine women who earned a Certificate of Competence in WCC’s Mental Health Technician Program. One of the nine women also earned her Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts, the first woman at […]
New tuition-free limu culture track breeds experts in Hawaiian algae
A new specialized course track at Windward Community College is combining traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge of algae (limu) with Western scientific methods to explore key questions about limu and Hawaiian fishponds, announced the college on June 17.
WCCC holds ceremony for graduates of Culinary Arts and Psycho-Social Developmental Studies programs
The Women’s Community Correctional Center held a graduation ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, for women who earned a certificate from the Kapiolani Community College Culinary Arts Program as well as women who earned a certificate from the Windward Community College Psycho-Social Developmental Studies Program.
New Exhibit Explores Often Forgotten Chapters of Kalaupapa’s History
A Source of Light, Constant and Never Fading uses 12 double-sided panels to feature historical and modern photographs, letters from the early residents of Kalaupapa, quotes from the aliʻi and the people of Kalaupapa, mele and other historical events often left out of traditional histories.
UH Board of Regents Approve Tuition Reduction
Today, the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents approved UH President David Lassner’s proposal to reduce tuition increases for resident undergraduate students for both the 2015-16 and 2016-17 academic years.
MCC Adds 769 Students, Enrollment up 24 Percent
Maui Community College registered 4,078 students, a gain of 769 or 23.2 percent. MCC reported the greatest enrollment increase behind Windward Community College where enrollment increased 24.3 percent. Statewide, the 55,761 students at the 10-campus University of Hawaii System set an all-time record for spring enrollment. Spring enrollment increased for a third straight year, with […]
